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# Approve or reject a timesheet

> Clear the Approval Inbox so approved hours can become WIP.

By the end you will have approved or rejected a submitted week from the **Approval Inbox**.

**Who:** Approver, Org Admin, or Super Admin\
**Where:** **Approval Inbox** → `/approvals`

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## Steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Approval Inbox">
    Under **Approvals**, open **Approval Inbox**. **Pending Approvals** lists weeks in `submitted` status.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review the week">
    Open a row for detail, or use row actions. Check hours, notes, and any attached proof.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Approve">
    Click **Approve** (or select multiple rows → **Approve selected**). Status becomes `approved` and hours can appear in WIP.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Or reject with a reason">
    Click **Reject** → **Reject Timesheet**. Enter a **Reason (required)**, then confirm **Reject Timesheet**. The consultant can edit and re-submit.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  You cannot approve your own submitted timesheet. Ask another approver or an org admin.
</Warning>

## What happens next

* **Approved** → finance/org admin can invoice from **WIP**
* **Rejected** → consultant edits on **My Timesheets**, then re-submits or recalls to draft

## Related

* [Fill and submit a timesheet](/consultants/fill-and-submit)
* [Create an invoice from WIP](/billing/invoice-from-wip)